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Pesticides Could Be Cause of ADHD

Reuters Health has released findings that children who are exposed to pesticides could put them at a higher risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This could be promising news to parents whose children are dealing with ADHD. ADHD is a common condition that children seem to be increasingly dealing with. Yet there has been nothing to indicate what causes ADHD. This could be the link that many have been looking for. The pesticides, known as organophosphates, are usually found in produce. However, at this point there is really no way of knowing which products and to what degree … Continue reading →

Bugs Bugs Go Away

It’s summer and at least here in Jacksonville, N.C., that means bugs and lots of them. But, I hate pesticides. It just seems wrong to spray chemicals to get rid of bugs. I was overjoyed when I found some natural bug repellents from Richard Fagerlund from his book “The Bugman on Bugs: Understanding Household Pests and the Environment.” To get rid of ants, mix 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, two tablespoons of jelly, and one teaspoon of boric acid. Put that in a small, disposable container and sit it where the ants are. If you have a mound you need … Continue reading →

EPA Bans Endosulfan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned the use of endosulfan after years of encouragement from agencies such as the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and EarthJustice. According to the NRDC web page, endosulfan was developed in the early 1950s as an insecticide used mainly used on cotton, cantaloupe, tomato, potato, and apple crops. Since then, research has found that it disrupts hormones and is toxic to the nervous system. Research shows that endosulfan can cause headaches, seizures, vomiting, and in unborn infants, it can cause male reproductive harm, birth defects, and possibly autism. Because children are still developing and … Continue reading →